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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT

THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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LINCOLN NE 68583-0937

ARS-NPA-5440-02

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA

251 FILLEY HALL/FOOD INDUSTRY COMPL

USDA-ARS-PA

USDA ARS GRAIN FORAGE & BIOENERGY R

ARS-WBSC-0330-05-T

Peoria IL 61604 1815 N University St ARS WBSC Contracting, Acquisition, ARS WBSC Contracting, Acquisition, 02/23/20180003

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

02/23/2018

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of this amendment is to provide the list of answers to questions 8 through 22 presented for clarification.

Q8. Should the asbestos abatement work in the greenhouse and head house be included in the base bid or split between the base bid and alternate #2?

A8. Base bid.

Q9. Can we work in both green houses at the same time?

A9. Sequence notes are shown on sheet T100. No both greenhouse cannot be worked at the

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

JEFFERY A. RIDENOUR

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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same time.

Q10. Will the owner move freestanding equipment & materials, so the work can be performed?

A10. The contractor shall coordinate with the government with any equipment that is required to be moved to install new work. The government will move all freestanding equipment and materials.

Q11. Is the contractor responsible for patching and painting of walls and ceilings where ductwork, piping, fin tube and electrical items are demolished? If so, can a paint specification be prepared for interior block or drywall?

A11. The contractor shall be responsible for patching and painting where items are removed.

Paint and patching materials shall match existing.

Q12. Is the conduit and wiring for the new MAU-1 to be included in Alternate #1 or Alternate #2?

A12. Alternate 2.

Q13. Who is the Owner's HVAC Controls contractor?

A13. The HVAC controls shall be non-proprietary.

Q14. Will the contractor need to provide temporary power during the electrical switch over to permanent power? If not, how many day(s) can the greenhouse occupants go without power?

A14. The contractor shall provide temporary power. Schedule shutdowns shall be limited to 4 hours.

Q15. Since there will be roof penetrations for the new fume hoods. Is there a current roof warranty and what type of flat roof is over the headhouse?

A15. The government will provide information on the existing roof and warranty.

Q16. On the small business form that is to be included with our proposal, is the 25% amount calculated on the labor (personnel) dollars only

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(not materials & equipment)?

A16. Per FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on

Subcontracting (c) (4) Construction by special trade contractors. The concern will perform at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees. See revised form attached to the amendment.

Q17. Can you tell me the qualifications for meeting the criteria of a small business? For instance, the size parameters and are you to be certified in the SAM register as a small business?

A17. A size standard is the largest that a concern can be and still qualify as a small business for Federal Government programs. For the most part, size standards are the average annual receipts or the average employment of a firm. How to calculate average annual receipts and average employment of a firm can be found in the Code of

Federal Regulations (CFR) at 13 CFR § 121.104 and

13 CFR § 121.106, respectively. The prime contractor must be certified for the NAICS code listed in the solicitation prior to award.

Q18. In section 23 64 26, Steam Piping Systems.

It appears that this section mainly talks about water piping in lieu of steam piping and materials. For example, it does not indicate the schedule of steel pipe to use for the steam and condensate?

A18. Steam piping shall be carbon steel, ASTM A53

Grade B, Seamless or Electric Resistance Welded, Schedule 40. Steam Condensate piping shall be carbon steel, ASTM A53 Grade B, Seamless or

Electric Resistance Welded, Schedule 80.

Q19. Section 23 64 26 specifies pumps and expansion tanks. We assume these are not required?

A19. Pumps and expansion tanks are not required.

Q20. In section 23 64 26 there is not a specification for steam traps. Can you provide one?

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A20. Steam traps shall be Float & Thermostatic

Steam Traps, Minimum 150 lbs/hr @ ¼ psi differential.

Q21. Did the 120 calendar day schedule allow a minimum of 6 weeks delivery after approval of the new Make-Up air unit (MAU-1) in Alternate #2 (if accepted)? The time frame stated above will be the same for the new fin tubes in the base bid.

A21. The period of performance for the all work whether or not alternates have been awarded shall be 180 calendar days.

Q22. After reviewing section 09 90 00 - Paints &

Coatings, I am unable to find a paint system specified for any other substrate other than

"Exterior wood; dressed lumber" Is it possible to receive a clarification on the paint to be utilized for the substrates to be painted on this project, such as steel (new support structure for

MAU-1)?

A22. In isolated areas of corrosion and/or paint breakdown, loose rust and old coatings are removed by a combination of SSPC (SOCIETY FOR

PROTECTIVE COATING): SP3 (Power Tool Cleaning) surface preparation. Apply specified ferrous metal primer on the same day that surface is cleaned, to surfaces that meet all specified surface preparation requirements at time of application.

Coatings may be provided by either Hot-Dipped

Galvanization or Shop Primed with Field Paint

(Painting System). Painting systems shall include (per Master Painters Institute (MPI):

Alkyd MPI EXT 5.1Q-G5 (Semigloss)

Primer: MPI 23 - Primer, Metal, Surface Tolerant

Intermediate: MPI 94 - Alkyd, Exterior, Semi-Gloss (MPI Gloss Level 5)

Topcoat: MPI 94 - Alkyd, Exterior, Semi-Gloss (MPI Gloss Level 5)

System DFT (dry film thickness): 131 microns

Alkyd paints shall provide alternate inhibitive pigments to lead such as zinc oxide, barium metaborate, zinchydroxy phosphate, calcium boro silicate, calcium sulphanate and zinc molybdate, which have been tested and are acceptable

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All terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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